Posts on social media and photos of the home of Sudan's Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok seem to indicate a possible military coup. Hamdok's home in Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, was shown to be surrounded by military personnel.

Witnesses told reporters that several top government officials have been arrested and taken into custody by men wearing military police uniforms. It is not yet clear if the military personnel outside Hamdok's home are there to protect him or if he has already been placed under house arrest.

Sources said among those that had been arrested by the military are government ministers and members of the Sovereignty Council of Sudan. The country's Civil Aviation Authority has reportedly shut down the Khartoum International Airport and all flights to and from the country have been suspended.

Internet monitoring site, NetBlocks, showed that internet connectivity in some parts of the country has been "severely disrupted" as of Monday, indicating a possible communications blackout. Thousands of people in Sudan are reportedly unable to make calls.

After they were made aware of the arrest of the government officials, some residents have taken to the streets to protest. A report from CNN said throngs of people have gathered in the streets of the capital, setting up roadblocks and lighting bonfires.

Since 2019, the Republic of Sudan has been ruled by both military and civilian groups. A power-sharing government was formed after President Omar al-Bashir was forced to step down from his position. The uneasy alliance of the military and civilian groups, called the Sovereign Council, has been attempting to form a new government.

Last year, a military group loyal to Bashir attempted a coup. The attempt failed but top military officials have repeatedly demanded reforms to the coalition and the immediate formation of a new cabinet. Civilian leaders have accused the military of moving for a power grab.

Earlier in the month, protests erupted in the capital as people called on the military to seize power. The demonstrations were reportedly organized by the military-aligned faction of the Forces of Freedom and Change. Protesters outside the presidential palace in Khartoum called on Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan to launch a coup and overthrow the current government.

Days later, another set of demonstrations took place but this time people were calling on the military to stand down and to let the civilian groups take over the government.